title: Isolated first rib fracture with minimal trauma.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The traditional teaching states that upper rib fractures are associated with severe trauma and a high risk of neurovascular insult.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present the case of an 18-year-old male who sustained an isolated, uncomplicated fracture of the first rib by falling on his elbow during a soccer match.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case illustrates that an uncomplicated upper rib fracture can occur with minor trauma. The term "rebound" fracture is proposed for this type of rib injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, iCORE, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Breen
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Conneely
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Winter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries*